THE SEACHARRONES STORY
Guided by Purpose
Blue Dot Kitchen brings seagreens to the people with irresistibly tasty organic foods that help restore ocean health.
Inspired by Progress
FARMING THE SEA FOR THE GREATER GOOD
Located in the cold, clear waters of the Salish Sea, Blue Dot Sea Farm grows kelp on a suspension aquaculture farm that enhances water quality, creates habitat, and provides a cost-effective and ecologically sustainable food source. Situated in the northern part of Hood Canal, just off Hood Head, WA, our sea farm’s site benefits from an excellent flux of natural phytoplankton, ample tidal currents and ideal growing conditions for kelp.
Propelled by People
MEET THE CREW
Joth Davis, Ph.D.
The Science Guy
Living the sea farming life for over 40 years, Joth developed Blue Dot Sea Farm in 2016 as a means to study the capacity for sugar kelp to sequester excess nutrients from seawater. While commercially farming oysters for many years, and now seaweeds, Joth’s recent research has focused on gaining a better understanding of the ecosystem services that seaweeds provide. Whether working his family shellfish farm or sampling the waters near Blue Dot Sea Farm, Joth is engaged with improving our collective knowledge and capacity to sustainably grow food from the sea.
Jon Kroman
The Recovering Lawyer
Jon has been a business lawyer and consultant for over 30 years. Since 2004, his work has focused on sustainability and included legal or consulting engagements for The Nature Conservancy, other nonprofit organizations, and a variety of mission-driven businesses. He is a former member of E8, a group of angel investors focused on clean technology. Over the past 20 years, Jon has volunteered as a board member or advisor to numerous organizations involved in sustainability. He has also been a volunteer scuba diver at the Seattle Aquarium for over 10 years and PADI scuba instructor.
Michael Rosenthal
The Ol’ Captain
Michael’s career reflects a deep commitment to environmental & social values. After spending more than 20 years at sea as a commercial crab fisherman in Alaska, Michael and his wife Alexa opened Island Fitness in 2002. Island Fitness has become a community presence valued for both its effective promotion of health & wellness and as a good citizen. Aiding in ocean restoration is a key motivator for Michael's involvement with sea-farming and bringing kelp to the masses.